In the prior ‘toon Grunt GI brought some reality and gravity to the discussion with a call to remember. Very good.

Then, in succession ‘Nam vets added their agreeance…Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines…past members of all the branches stepping up to represent.

I know it wasn’t choreographed, but it’s as if it was, and it’s a beautiful thing.

And from me (of age right at the end; didn’t go but friends did), thank you again to all of those guys who spoke up for their brothers who couldn’t, and my undying gratitude and sincerest apologies that you all did not get the thanks and gratitude that was due you at the time you earned it.

Grunt GI
May 29, 2017, 10:36 am | #
As we debate couples therapy, crazy relatives, and life in general, we should remember those who gave us the right to do so and enjoy awesome DBD artwork.
“But in a larger sense, we can not dedicate we can not consecrate we can not hallow this ground. The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it far above our poor power to add or detract. The world will little note, nor long remember, what we say here, but can never forget what they did here.
It is for us, the living, rather to be dedicated here to the unfinished work which they have, thus far, so nobly carried on. It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain; that this nation shall have a new birth of freedom; and that this government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.”
I’m going to tilt a glass and say a prayer for fallen shipmates and classmates today.
Y’all have a safe and blessed Memorial Day.
USNA ’87
P-3 NFO
Desert Storm

How completely cool and throat-lump inducing is that? Sorry so long Chris, I thought it would be space well used, unlike some of my other wordy drivel that I can indulge in because of men like those represented here.

MasterDiver

To you we raise the Parting Glass,
Good night an may God Bless you all!

Zar Belk!

WayneM

May 29 2017 at 9:46 pm

My thanks to each of you for your service.

Grunt GI

May 29 2017 at 11:06 pm

Thanks very much. I know there’s a lot of grunts and salty old dogs who enjoy this cartoon. Thought some perspective was important.

After all many good men and women have given us the freedom to enjoy the fine snark, commentary, and most of all really, really fine artwork on this little ol’ bastion of free speech and boobehs.

Thanks to Chris for providing us this forum to speak our minds, or in my case, try to not need a cranial rectal extraction as I attempt to keep up. I personally appreciate all the interesting comments here, even if I don’t understand or agree with them.

Now, let’s begin the countdown to the Next Big Thang. T-7 days and counting.

Bill G

May 30 2017 at 6:37 am

Bill Good
GMG, USN
1973-1977
Vietnam Era veteran by act of Congresscritters, not a Vietnam vet.

Unca Walt

May 30 2017 at 8:02 am

Took a while to get Home. Because Home had changed when I got back.

Scout

May 30 2017 at 7:40 pm

USAF, 1979-2005. Cold War, Gulf War I, Kosovo, GWOT. I’m with you, Walt. I was overseas from 1981-2008. Home was a lot different when I finally got back.

MasterDiver

May 30 2017 at 9:05 am

Ed Brault
CAPT, USAF
SFC, US ARMY
1974-2012
Cold Warrior

Zar Belk!

sigofmugmort

May 30 2017 at 10:42 am

Sigofmugmort
E-5, USA, NBC Specialist
1984-1990
spent time in Korea and learned how much the Media does NOT report
12th generation of family in sevice

JSStryker

cz93x62

Pamela

Maybe he plans to make a biblical reference to Jacob, Leah, and Rachel though it was proper then and both women were good. That would not fit with the way things are going in this story arc.

Grunt GI

May 30 2017 at 5:07 pm

You know, I just re-read Genesis during Lent, and I have to say, Jacob was da man. How he had time to take care of anything else is amazing…Leah, Rachel, and their two servant girls! Now I understand where he got 12+ sons. Impressive stallion, that patriarch.

Merle

May 29 2017 at 9:43 pm

So they are sitting on her boobs instead of her shoulders? Interesting…..

Chris Muir

May 29 2017 at 10:52 pm

What can I say.Freud was right.

Grunt GI

May 29 2017 at 11:07 pm

Bwahaha. Yup. My wife says I often let the little head do the thinking instead of the big head.

Beautiful. Skye has many miles to go before that sentiment can be about her.

An odd little secret about me is that I love NPR. Notwithstanding the stomach-turning libturd twists and turns, the presentation and backstory of much of what they do is mesmerizing, and often their play-out music snips are fresh, different, and excellent, sometimes even the hip-hop.

PHC even more so; I was not a fan of Keillor, but some of the musical acts, esp. the bluegrass, was so cool I would forward them to my daughter. She’s a teacher but a musician and music lover at heart as is her hubbyand her best friend. She loves much of it enough to share and download what I send plus other work from the artist.

Often there’s good among the bad. Finding it is hard but worth it. Good thing for Skye.

Th3o More

May 29 2017 at 11:38 pm

Lt. Commander John C. Waldron, An example to remember today. We might not remember him, but we remember his type. My uncle did not bring home any awards from WW2, but I remember him today. My dad brought home a bunch but he survived so Veterans day is really his day to me.

Tom White

May 30 2017 at 10:45 am

I have studied Midway much of my life. The sacrifices made by the torpedo squadrons were instrumental in allowing the Enterprise and Yorktown dive bombers the chance to strike Akagi, Kaga, and Soryu unmolested.

I also raise a glass to LCDR Lance “Lem” Massey (CO, VT-3) and LCDR Eugene Lindsey (CO, VT-6). As well as all others who have made the ultimate sacrifice.

Grunt GI

May 30 2017 at 5:09 pm

That’s right, my good man. The 75th Anniversary of Midway is right around the corner. Can’t wait to see what new history is written. Walter Lord, Gordon Prange, and my old professor Craig Symonds have all written excellent volumes.

Deplorable B Woodman

At least Skye is still having a dialogue. She’s trying. Pray she continues to be successful.

WayneM

May 30 2017 at 8:11 am

Not only is Skye trying, she’s reaching out to Sam for guidance. That could be a remarkable step.

Z-man51

May 30 2017 at 12:29 am

Today is the day when we remember our brothers and sisters that have given their all in the defense of our way of life and our country. Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen and Coast Guardsmen have given their lives in peace and in war, by accident and by enemy action, on our homeland and on foreign soil. From the first Continental Soldier to the last Serviceman in our final war; from those brought home by six of their comrades, to those resting in American soil in foreign lands, to those lost to us forever but remembered by their friends, family and GOD. It is to them that we take time for daily life today to remember and profoundly thank for their sacrifices.
In my cupboard is a bottle of Chivas Royal Salute used only for certain days. Today I raised a glass in honor of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our great country. To my brothers and sisters in arms that gave their all: my family and I salute you. To my uncle; Seaman Robert S. Cooper Jr, US Navy Reserve; killed in action, November 8, 1942, Operation Torch: we salute you.
To those who served and made it home, our day comes November 11th at 11:00am. On that day I will raise a glass to all of those who proudly wear the title of Veteran.
Staff Sergeant J. L. Lyles
US Army 1980-1992
“We few, we happy few, we band of brothers:
For he today that sheds his blood with me
Shall be my brother…” King Henry V. Wm Shakespeare.

Merle

May 30 2017 at 4:26 pm

Don’t forget the Merchant Marine – a LOT of them died during WW2 convoys. The other ships were forbidden to stop for survivors – a stopped ship was an easy target.

Nemo

May 30 2017 at 8:59 am

“Men do not care how nobly they live, but only how long, although it is within the reach of every man to live nobly, but within no man’s power to live long.” (Seneca the Younger) To my comrades in the 1st Marine Division) Vietnam 1967-1969 who lived nobly but not long, Semper Fi!

Spin Drift

May 30 2017 at 9:31 am

To those who have acquaintances who don’t get yesterday, have them read General Kelly’s speech “Six Seconds” and if that doesn’t sink in recite to them Lincoln’s words to soldiers mother.

Dear Madam,–

I have been shown in the files of the War Department a statement of the Adjutant General of Massachusetts that you are the mother of five sons who have died gloriously on the field of battle.

I feel how weak and fruitless must be any word of mine which should attempt to beguile you from the grief of a loss so overwhelming. But I cannot refrain from tendering you the consolation that may be found in the thanks of the Republic they died to save.

I pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom.

Grunt GI

May 30 2017 at 5:04 pm

Well, I actually like it…kinda. So, Chris, not that you need feedback from the peanut gallery, but, since I kinda do this for a living, here’s my $.02. Feel free to let me know to STHU and just enjoy the awesome artwork. 🙂

* The random button (one of my favorite) only takes you to one cartoon, then it goes away. The next and last buttons seem a bit wonky too. These buttons worked way better on the old site. Not sure why that functionality didn’t transfer.

*The calendar is VERY much nicer and I love the fact that you can still get a month’s worth of toons at a time. Very good to catch up on what you missed.

* The tags are also much easier…I hated the rolling cloud thing…made it hard on the iPad to select the tag I wanted (mostly the sex one) 🙂

Overall, cleaner, lighter and better laid out. Will be interesting to see how you add the fundraiser and any other new (hint, hint) content to the site.

Plasticman

May 30 2017 at 7:10 pm

Agreed. Font is too light in color to be clear to my aging eyes. Don’t know how many comments there are when comments are loaded. (Weird personal preference. Has to do with how I consume the page.) But I ain’t going nowhere. I’ll live with the changes if they make Chris happy.

Merle

May 30 2017 at 5:46 pm

Not specific to today’s post, but when you pick “random” the ‘toon you get only offers next or previous – you no longer have the option of hitting random again.

Kafiroon

May 30 2017 at 6:11 pm

Chris: I rather prefer the off center alignment showing the relationship of the comments.
My main problem is this seems very pale and harder to read. I kicked the display up to 150%

Delilah T.

May 30 2017 at 7:18 pm

What was the reason for changing this, again?

While larger type is good, the lower contrast makes it harder to read. Can you do something about that, CM?

Gus Bailey

Okay, work in progress…buttons and widgets coming back. Unless I’m too stupid to figure it out (a distinct possibility) archives right now only brings up the current year with no way to jump back; you can get there with the chapter and calendar functions but a yearly back function is needed.

Bob in Houston-Vast Right Wing Basket of Deplorable!

May 30 2017 at 7:41 pm

Holy carp!, this place became overwhelmingly white overnite!

Pamela

May 30 2017 at 7:43 pm

Hmm, I can’t seem to put my finger on it.
It will rise to the surface soon enough.
Where’s Travis? I need a meaty bone with extra sauce to gnaw on.